3.80 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Ruby Pair from Mozambique

A rare opportunity awaits the discerning collector, a beautifully matched pair of transparent rubies offered exclusively by The Natural Ruby Company, each stone a testament to nature and masterful lapidary refinement. The larger gem weighs 2.03 carats and the companion 1.77 carats, both fashioned into elegant ovals that sit with authoritative presence on the finger or in an ear, with dimensions of 8.07 x 6.11 x 4.41 millimeters for the 2.03 carat stone, and 8.04 x 6.05 x 3.85 millimeters for the 1.77 carat stone. Their vivid color intensity is immediate, a pure and saturated red that reads as both regal and alive under daylight and evening light alike, while an excellent polish gives each facet a mirror finish that amplifies color and contrast. Evaluated at eye level these gems are very slightly included, a clarity character that affirms authenticity without distracting from their shimmering presence, and they have been responsibly heat treated to enhance their natural beauty. Origin matters to those who appreciate lineage, and these rubies hail from Mozambique, a region known for producing rubies of exceptional hue and depth, making this pair a singular find for collectors and connoisseurs who value provenance as much as performance.

What sets these rubies apart is not only their color and clarity, but the deliberate cutting philosophy behind their mixed brilliant faceting, a choice that elevates both brilliance and color saturation through meticulous craftsmanship. The mixed brilliant cut employed here marries the scintillating light return of a brilliant cut crown with a pavilion architecture tuned to preserve the red saturation that defines fine ruby, creating a dialogue between sparkle and depth that few cuts achieve with such balance. In comparison to a classic step cut which favors depth and color but can limit scintillation, or a full brilliant cut which maximizes light return at the expense of perceived color depth, the mixed brilliant approach is a considered compromise by expert cutters who understand ruby as a color stone first, and a light stone second. The cutter adjusted pavilion angles and table proportions with precision, the slightly deeper pavilion of the 2.03 carat stone at 4.41 millimeters providing a warmer, denser face up color, and the slightly shallower profile of the 1.77 carat stone at 3.85 millimeters allowing a livelier flash, together achieving an exceptional visual harmony when set as a pair. Each facet meets at a point of symmetry only possible through hours of hand work, each girdle polished and each facet junction aligned to ensure that light enters and dances within the crystal structure, revealing flashes of internal fire without compromising the rich, vivid red that is the true language of these rubies.

Owning this matched pair from The Natural Ruby Company is to claim membership in an exclusive circle of collectors who prize scarcity, heritage, and artistry, these rubies being available in only limited quantities due to their matched weights, color harmony, and finely executed mixed brilliant cuts. They are ideal for a bespoke commissioning, perhaps as a pair of timeless stud earrings that sit close to the face, or set as a two stone ring that celebrates symmetry and contrast, each application benefiting from the stones intrinsic transparency and polish. Full disclosure accompanies rarity, and we confirm these stones were heat treated to enhance clarity and color, an accepted and disclosed practice that respects both the gem and the collector. For those who seek the rare blend of natural origin, masterful cutting, and refined presentation, this pair invites a private conversation, an opportunity to discuss mounting options, bespoke settings, and custodial care to preserve their vivid intensity for generations. Contact The Natural Ruby Company to reserve this exceptional matched pair, a unique offering defined by provenance, expert cutting, and an unmistakable presence that few rubies can command.